Category: Children’s Ministry
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Welcome the Little Children
Read More: Welcome the Little ChildrenJoin me in New Albany, MS today and tomorrow for a fun early elementary day camp. Jesus welcomed the little children. Let’s do the same and tell them of the greatness of God and His love! The camp is from 3pm to 7pm today and tomorrow at Hillcrest Baptist Church in New Albany, MS. Click…
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We Were Made for God
Read More: We Were Made for GodSorry, we weren’t made for ourselves. God made us so that we can glorify Him (Isaiah 60:21). Got to share a little Westminster Catechism with over a thousand preteens this morning. That stuff was written for kids originally.
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Powhatan Fair
Read More: Powhatan FairWant to know more about the Powhatan Fair in Virginia? Read all about it here: www.powhatanfair.org
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What I Really Love To Do
Read More: What I Really Love To DoIt may look like I love to juggle – which I do. But there is something about my job in life that I love even more – teaching kids about God and the Bible. Every summer, I have the privilege of speaking at camps and churches across the country as the “camp pastor” or the Vacation…
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Father Abraham for Today’s Kids
Read More: Father Abraham for Today’s KidsI was just sent this simple yet well produced lyric video of the old kid’s worship song Father Abraham. Kids today love lots of movement, color, and energy. That’s what you get in this video. They put a unique twist on the lyrics about moving your limbs without losing complete resemblance to the original, which…
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KidMin Nation Podcast – Worship Response Stations
Read More: KidMin Nation Podcast – Worship Response StationsI had the priviledge of being interviewed by my friend Keith Coast for his podcast about Kid’s Ministry (called KidMin Nation with Keith Coast). Here’s the link to the episode, enjoy! http://api.siteamp.com/podcast?key=0$n5Qp7DnXajc
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A Great Mother-Daughter Event Idea
Read More: A Great Mother-Daughter Event IdeaWe’ve all heard of the father-daughter dances, the mother-son camping trips, and the father-son fishing outings. But what about events for the moms and daughters? I was invited to perform at one this past Sunday and I’d like to share the idea with you. It comes from my friend Alan Phillips over at Richmond Community…
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The Power of Mister Rogers’ Shoes
Read More: The Power of Mister Rogers’ ShoesI am a child of the 80’s, which means I grew up watching Sesame Street and Mister Rogers. Now I have a four year-old daughter and she is now requesting to watch Mister Rogers episodes ever since I showed one to her on YouTube. She watches Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, which is the modern day iteration…
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How to Find a Good Upward Sports™ Entertainer
Read More: How to Find a Good Upward Sports™ EntertainerIf you are an Upward Sports™ league director, then you have probably run into the tough decision of finding a good speaker or entertainer for your closing ceremony. There are many very effective, talented, and Gospel-focused speakers out there. But there are also some entertainers floating around that are just not the right fit for…
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Object Lessons and Props are Biblical
Read More: Object Lessons and Props are BiblicalI use a lot of props, tricks, and audience participation to teach kids about the Bible. Sometimes I wonder if I am just getting a kick out of doing fun things and somehow blurring the real message that needs to be taught. That fear can potentially lead me to want to ditch props altogether with…
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Where Do Kids Belong in Church?
Read More: Where Do Kids Belong in Church?I am fascinated by the variety of ways that churches integrate or segregate age groups for worship gatherings (the former is also known as “inter-generational worship”). Is there a right way or a wrong way to format this as a church? Do some churches have a better handle on how children and adults worship together…
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Quality Juggling Props
Read More: Quality Juggling PropsJust want to give a shout out to one of my favorite juggling supply companies: Higgins Brothers. I have worked with them for several years and they are great folks who will help you out with quality products at good prices. Check them out and have a great day!
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Fire and Ice Festival in Somerset, PA
Read More: Fire and Ice Festival in Somerset, PASomerset, PA hosts an annual winter festival that features ice sculptures, fire pits, food trucks, family entertainment, a craft fair, and scores of historic main street shops open for business. This was my second year coming to entertain at the First Christian Church. This year I brought my family and we had a wonderful time.…
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WinterBlast 2015 at Camp Orchard Hill!
Read More: WinterBlast 2015 at Camp Orchard Hill!I can’t wait for WinterBlast coming up in a few weeks. There are still a few spots for the Elementary weekend (grades 2-6) on Jan 30-Feb 1.
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Who Wants to Be a Volunteer?
Read More: Who Wants to Be a Volunteer?When you ask that question to a group of adults, the crickets start chirping and everyone in the audience tries especially hard not to make eye contact with the person asking the question. Ask that same question to a group of children and just about every hand shoots up immediately. That’s one reason why I…
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Bob Bramson – The Great Hoop Juggler
Read More: Bob Bramson – The Great Hoop JugglerI love juggling rings. So it is inspiring to watch one of the greatest large ring (hoops) jugglers of all time. His name is Bob Bramson. Check him out in this video from 1993. It starts off a little slow, but he gets going as the video continues. I love the five hoop juggle down…
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A Psalm for Thanksgiving
Read More: A Psalm for ThanksgivingPsalm 100 (ESV) Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! Know that the Lord, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with…
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The Power of Juggling
Read More: The Power of JugglingIn my most recent newsletter (which you can access here), I told the story of how I had done a show for a high school where just days before I came one student stabbed another in the middle of class. A parent sent me a message after my show thanking me for bringing a little…
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“What’s in the Bible?” Curriculum Review
Read More: “What’s in the Bible?” Curriculum ReviewI am somewhat of a bibliophile (one who loves books). And more particularly, I love to learn about and study the book of all books – the Bible. I guess that would be a more accurate use of the term “Biblio”-phile. So it is with excitement and anticipation that I share with you a new…
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The Power of a Family Camp
Read More: The Power of a Family CampI recently spoke at a Family Camp at Camp Dixie in North Carolina. The idea is simple: create a camp experience that involves the whole family. Most camps offer programs for age-specific groups, particularly children’s and youth camps. But Family Camp is where all the members of the family come to camp together and enjoy…
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Bright Ideas You Can Use This Sunday
Read More: Bright Ideas You Can Use This SundayI’m happy to announce a new book to which I contributed. It is a collection of practical creative ministry ideas that you can use in your Sunday School, Children’s Church, camp, youth group, or other ministry setting with kids. The book categorizes the ideas so that you can find a quick and easy idea whether…
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A Bible Study Format for Adults
Read More: A Bible Study Format for AdultsI am immersed in the world of Children’s Ministry, but sometimes I am reminded that there are adults in the world. A few weeks ago, I was asked to lead some breakout workshops for adults at a family camp. I will admit that I was a little nervous because I am more “at home” in…
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Presenting the Gospel to Children by Matt Rucker
Read More: Presenting the Gospel to Children by Matt RuckerThis presentation of the Gospel comes from a friend of mine named Matt Rucker. Everything below is from him. I cut out a few of the diagrams (and their instructions) because they did not translate between his format and my format. But the core content is all here….. Gospel Message for Children *Before you present,…
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“Holy Fools”: Exploring the Journey of Calling for Christian Variety Performers
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A Children’s Ministry Poem
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